Forklift Operator

Job Responsibilities:

• Operates process and utility equipment in a hygienic and safe manner in accordance with all process procedures, cGMP, HAACP and SHE instructions and guidelines. Acts in such a way that safety awareness and accident prevention are considered in the performance of all tasks.
• Sets up, calibrates and monitors instruments, i.e. pH meter, temperature meter, conductivity meter, hydrometer, thermometers, and metal detection devices.
• Tears down, cleans and re-assembles equipment, i.e. pumps, mills, grinders, valves, etc. Clean utensils, vessels and lines.
• Identifies, troubleshoots, and responds to deviations in process, product, equipment, and performance variations.
• Utilizes SAP to complete timely and accurate transactions, i.e. maintaining process information (PI) sheets.
• Sets up recipes and/or standard operating procedures (SOP’s), understands and executes operations in mixing, pH adjustment, transfers and process sequences while documenting steps and other records.
• Tracks and maintains inventory levels to ensure traceability.
• Identifies and takes appropriate action for variations in raw materials, foreign debris, color changes, smell, moisture and temperature variations.
• Takes samples for QA analysis.
• Performs minor maintenance work on equipment when necessary to ensure continuous operation of process (?10% of time).
• Completes the daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation schedules.
• Writes work instructions for work performed in the manufacturing environment

Skills:

• 1 year of relevant process experience preferred
• Strict adherence to company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform daily tasks in a manner to promote and ensure food safety
• Maintain food safety understanding by actively participating in all site wide food safety trainings
• Must be able to read/comprehend English
• Experience and ability to work independently and as part of a team to accomplish goals
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability and willingness to work overtime and flexible schedule as needed
• Must be 18 years old to work in a plant job.
• Ability to lift 50-60 lbs. repetitively
• Ability to wear a respirator as needed.

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Fork Lift driver Certification